Head of Risk and Information Security

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Adarma Limited Full time
Who we are

ADARMA began life in 2009, with a fierce determination to make cyber resilience a reality for every organisation, every day.

This has guided us as we've adapted and grown to become one of the UK's leading threat specialists. Our journey is remarkable. But what's ahead is even more inspiring. Together, we're growing and transforming like never before. We're partnering with even more customers, and creating more innovative and resilient solutions. And we're taking our thinking and our whole sector further, every single day.

What we're looking for

ADARMA Security are looking for a Head of Risk and Information Security who will be responsible for end-to-end risk management, oversight and governance and enhancing the company security posture by developing and implementing a fit for purpose Information Security strategy.

What you'll do

  • Works with and supports the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) / Board in defining and establishing the level of risk the company is willing to take (risk appetite).
  • Embeds, manages, develops and documents the risk and control environment in accordance with the company risk appetite.
  • Works with all business areas to ensure that both strategic and operational risks and controls are understood, registered and documented by the respective business areas.
  • Maintains the risk register, ensuring that controls are evidenced, progresses tracked, preparing management information, and reporting to support decision making.
  • Develops and maintains the Information Security Management System ("ISMS") and ensure that all parts of the business are compliant. The ISMS incorporate, technical and nontechnical information security policy and accompanying standards, procedures and guidance.
  • Plan the internal audit programme in consultation with the SLT / Audit Committee and liaise with auditors.
  • Support appropriate teams throughout audit process and ensure senior management visibility of findings and ensure that tracking and remediation takes place.
  • Manage, coordinate, and maintain policy, procedure and artefacts (including a master supplier register) for supplier assurance that will manage and mitigate risk to organisation from security, data privacy, legal and general compliance.
How you'll grow

As this role evolves and the company grows, this role can lead into either take on a greater level of authority in the risk team and possibly enter the leadership team as a risk SME in the future.

What you'll bring
You will have experience of implementing risk analysis methodology within a growing business. IT security experience at a management level along with familiarity of cyber security standards is also required. Experience of having worked within the Financial Services industry would also be beneficial.

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package including:

  • Hybrid working
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities with industry recognised accreditations and qualifications
  • Paid time off for training days and voluntary work
  • An extra day of leave to celebrate your birthday
  • Company pension
  • We encourage autonomy and entrepreneurship enabling our employees to influence the strategy and direction of the business


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